It is the Chinese tea which is believed to possess various health benefits. It possesses the fragrance of green tea and mellow flavor of black tea. It is also known to be slim tea or beauty tea. It is bright or dark green. It is golden when brewed. It could be used for 3 to 4 times for brewing. It requires oxidation from 15 percent to 75 percent. The flavor, shape and appearance of the Oolong tea differ according to how it is processed or grown.
| Name | Oolong tea |
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| Native | Oolong tea was originated in Fujian province. It stretches back to more than 1000 years which is called Beiyuan tea. |
| Common/English Name | Brown Tea, Camellia sinensis, Camélia Chinois, Camellia theifera, Camellia thea, Dragon Noir, Epigallo Catechin Gallate, EGCG, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Té Oolong, Épigallocatéchine Gallate, Tea, Thé Oolong, Tea Oolong, Thea bohea, Thea viridis, Thea sinensis, Theaflavin, Wu Long, Théaflavine, Wulong, Wu Long Tea,Wu-Long Tea, Wu Yi, Wuyi Tea,Wuyi, Wuyi Oolong, Wu Yi Wulong Tea |
| Name in Other Languages | Chinese: qingcha |
| Plant | Camellia sinensis |
| Shape | Rolled, twisted, curled into tight balls/thin strands |
| Color | Light, vegetal greenish and floral |
| Flavor/aroma | Sweet, fruity, honey, woody |
| Major Nutritions | Manganese, Mn 0.21 mg (9.13%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.06 mg (0.38%) Potassium, K 12 mg (0.26%) Magnesium, Mg 1 mg (0.24%) Sodium, Na 3 mg (0.20%) Phosphorus, P 1 mg (0.14%) Carbohydrate 0.15 g (0.12%) Calcium, Ca 1 mg (0.10%) Zinc, Zn 0.01 mg (0.09%) Iron, Fe 0 mg (0.00%) |
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| Calories in 1 Value (100 gm) | 1 Kcal. |
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